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Research Interests of Participating Faculty
Frederick W. Zechman, Biology.
The research program in this laboratory is concerned with the
molecular evolution and phylogenetics of the green algae. Although
previous molecular and morphology-based phylogenetic studies have
elucidated some of the relationships, these studies have
unfortunately been inconclusive with regard to chlorphytan
phylogeny, and have further raised doubt and confusion concerning
the evolution of this large and diverse group of eukaryotes. In
particular, their National Science Foundation-funded research is
focused on a multigene phylogeny of the Chlorophyta based on
nuclear, chloroplast and mitochondrial-encoded gene sequences (e.g.,
large and small subunit rDNA, rbcL and nad5 genes), so that
additional sources of data may be used to elucidate these issues. In
particular, the laboratory is interested in marine biogeographic
history of ulvophycean green algae, and the phylogenetic affinity of
deep-water species. Both graduate and undergraduate students will be
involved in all aspects of the research and assigned independent
research projects overseen by the PI. Dr. Mark Buchheim, University
of Tulsa and Dr. Marvin Fawley, North Dakota State University are
collaborators in this research.
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